Privacy Impact Assessment - Voluntary Mental Health Check Tool (my Mind Check Pia)

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The Department of Education commissioned a Privacy Impact Assessment for "My Mind Check," a voluntary mental health screening tool developed by Macquarie University as part of the $203.7 million Student Wellbeing Boost initiative. The tool, allocated $10.8 million over two years, provides Australian schools with a free online platform to conduct point-in-time mental health assessments. Students complete self-paced screening questionnaires (with required caregiver or student consent), generating visualizations that help school staff identify struggling students and adjust pastoral care programs accordingly. The tool comprises a public website for inquiries and a staff portal enabling schools to create student profiles, manage assessment sessions, and access resources. The PIA, prepared by Sparke Helmore Lawyers, examines privacy compliance, applicable laws, information flows, and community expectations regarding the collection and use of student mental health data through the system.